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10 Electric Vehicles With The Longest Range In 2020

Electric cars come with various attractive features, but one element that has always been debated is their range. Sure, other things such as battery and charging technology matter, but the question that is often raised is how far one can go between top-ups. This article will cover how EV range is tested, how testing and rating methods differ, and the top 10 electric cars with the longest range in 2020.

Oct 27th, 2020

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The 10 Most Fuel Efficient Non-Electric Cars in Australia

The media puts a lot of effort into lauding the virtues of electrification. For obvious reasons, everyone seems to think that the future of automobile somehow lies with EVs. But does this mean gas-only vehicles are going away? Only time will tell. Combustion engines are still very much around, so we thought it would be useful to know which ones are the most fuel-efficient. This list includes both petrol and diesel engine cars currently available in Australia.

Oct 20th, 2020

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New Car Sales September 2020 - Toyota RAV4 Loses 2-month Lead To Ford Ranger

Ford Ranger took the first place in the new car sales for September 2020 in Australia. While Toyota RAV4 is not on top of the charts this month, the popularity of SUVs in general remains on the rise, claiming 47.3% of the market share and a total of 32,647 sales. It is still safe to say that crossover sales are at an all-time high and, looking at the trends, will keep positively increasing.

Oct 09th, 2020

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Did You Know About the Jeep Easter Eggs Hidden on Jeep Auto Parts?

Do Jeeps really have hidden Easter eggs? Oh, yes, they do! These little surprises were first introduced during the production of the 1997 Jeep Wrangler. The designer, Michael Santoro, wanted to leave a mark on the Wrangler. From then on, the idea of secret marks on their new cars thrilled Jeep owners no end. Have you found your Jeep’s Easter egg yet?

Sep 28th, 2020

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It’s Final: VinFast Now Owns Holden Lang Lang Proving Grounds

The Lang Lang Proving Grounds has an area of around 877 hectares, which Holden previously owned and operated as its test centre. With VinFast’s ambitions of becoming a global car brand, they will undoubtedly need and benefit from their very own testing grounds. Read about the inside story here!

Sep 18th, 2020

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2020 August New Car Sales in Australia: RAV4 Maintains Lead While Hybrid Version Tops Sales

New car sales in August 2020 reflect a decline of 28.8% with 60,986 units sold in comparison to 85,633 units sold in the same month last year. Meanwhile, Toyota RAV4 continues to lord it over the other models, selling a total of 4,825 vehicles out of which 4,405 were hybrids!

Sep 09th, 2020

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Hyundai: Humble Beginnings, Proud History

Chung Ju-Yung founded the Hyundai Motor Company in 1967. The South Korean automaker began as a company that produced cheap cars, relying heavily on other carmakers for engines and car parts. Today, Hyundai enjoys a very different status in the global scene, where it now supplies engine technology to the likes of Chrysler, Mitsubishi, and even Mercedes-Benz.

Sep 03rd, 2020

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Arriving in Australia: Ford Cars You Can Control with a Phone

Ford rolled out its FordPass Connect product across its seven-seater Everest, Transit, and the dual-cab Ranger. The US-based automaker will now make available in the Australian market their first modem-equipped cars you can control with a phone. Read on to discover what you can do with this new tech!

Aug 28th, 2020

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Electric Car Wireless Charging: How Does It Work?

Australia-based Lumen Freedom develops wireless EV charging technology, following Norway's lead. Jaguar I-Pace taxis are the first to be outfitted with this new tech, while BMW, Nissan, Chevrolet, and Tesla are catching up to ensure that their EVs will be compatible with wireless charging.

Aug 26th, 2020

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Australian Company Develops Next-Gen Active Wheel Alignment System

We’re close to adjusting wheel alignment on the fly with the latest project by Australian manufacturer Doftek. Its Active Wheel Alignment System project puts the country on the automotive industry map with this world-first tech.

Aug 25th, 2020

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New Car Sales 2020 July Australia – New Car Industry Takes Another Hit as RAV4 Overtakes HiLux

Toyota RAV4 takes the first place in the sales chart, as Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux eat the dust. Making up more than half of the 2020 July new car sales in Australia are SUVs, of which RAV4 is one, as more and more consumers are switching from sedans to SUVs.

Aug 20th, 2020

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2020 10 Most Reliable Car Brands in Australia

In Australia, Japanese automakers have proved to be the most reliable for a while now. Toyota, for instance, has been named the most trusted car brand twice according to surveys conducted in Australia. Let's see who ranked in 2020.

Aug 18th, 2020

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Volvo Recalls 2.2M Examples for Faulty Seatbelts

There have been several recalls this year, and this time, it’s by Swedish automaker Volvo, an industry leader in safety. It turns out that a rare issue relating to its safety belts has triggered this Volvo recall. It's good to know that there have been no injuries or deaths associated with this issue so far, and Volvo has initiated it as a preventive measure. The recall affects some 25,000 Volvos in Australia and 2.18 million vehicles worldwide.

Aug 04th, 2020

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Stellantis: The Automakers Behind the New Name

Right now, Toyota is the largest car company in the world. Following close behind are well-known names like Volkswagen, Hyundai, General Motors and more. Lately, though, there's been news of a new name that will soon take the fourth spot on that list — a car company known only as 'Stellantis', whose name is Latin for "to brighten with stars".

Jul 29th, 2020

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Top 10 EVs with the Best Batteries

The use of pure or all-electric vehicles continues to rise and new models are coming to Australia this year. Per the latest car sales report, more and more environmentally-conscious car buyers choose electric cars over the traditional combustion-engine models.

Jul 28th, 2020